PAWSVILLE, MEOWSSACHUSETTS — Mr. Whiskers, a 6-year-old tabby with no political experience and strong opinions about tuna, was sworn in as mayor of Pawsville Monday after winning 78% of the vote.
His campaign platform — naps, treats, and "aggressive indifference to constituent concerns" — proved wildly popular among voters disillusioned with human politicians.
"At least when he ignores us, he's also licking his own butt," said voter Sandra Pawsome. "That's more transparency than we've had in years."
Mr. Whiskers' first executive action was falling asleep on the town charter. His second was knocking the previous mayor's portrait off the wall.
Political analysts say the Whiskers administration represents "a return to authentic leadership, if you define leadership as occupying warm surfaces."
The town council has appointed a human deputy mayor to handle paperwork, which Mr. Whiskers has already sat on.